Let's talk for a minute about what ROs are and are not good for, and the craziness of still being in the house with someone you have a restraining order against.
Sorry Ellie - crosspost.
Yes - this what I said to the officer when I gave him the paperwork. He, too, was in agreement with me saying, and I quote "I don't know what the judge thinks this is going to be good for when people reside together." I shrugged and said "I don't understand either. He's going to go ballistic when he gets these papers."
As for a shelter, I won't go to one. His mother and his father have both offered shelter for me. If it came to that, if comes to me fearing for my safety, I will leave. I've already got a bag packed with things for the kids and myself and stored in the basement in case I feel the need to flee. I'm not stupid. I grew up with violence. I will take the kids and run if it comes to that. I've been trying to maintain stability for the kids, but if it comes down to it - I will leave and go to his mom's. Right now, I can't take the kids out of state, so staying with my family is of the question.
Regarding the pills. Both his vicodin and percoset prescriptions (from the accident) have run out. I saw yesterday that he had a "baggy" with various pills in it. But, he's taken that with him, so I have no way of knowing what was in it or what he's taking.
